Icky- I think your fast time was because that thing didnt really fit too well. That and the cool weather.

Well, that was certainly a fun night! Announcer Boy here, hope everyone enjoyed Dave's theme this week and I hope I did not "offend" anyone. As I mentioned to Dave earlier, "just because it fits doesn't make it right!" And that surely applied to Mr. LeBlanc and I.

Only thing was wearing my tie-dyed speedo I ran my fastest time this year! Could this work every week? Naw, I couldn't put you folks through that torture!!

Dave 'Icky' LaBrdoe

Sorry guys, I didn't see this earlier. Well if you were at last night's event you saw that it had to be a bathing suit -- the style was up to you. It was great to see so many enjoy the spirit of the event.

The way they described it at the last race as long as its an actual bathing suit it will qualify.

Men's bathing suit- same question as A Runner: are we talking euro grape-smuggler or will Hawaiian board shorts qualify? How about if a guy wears a bikini?

hey dave or anyone else so a bathing suit for a guys can be like the long bathing suit shorts or a does it have to be a french speedo ?????

Donald,
All results are posted on www.coolrunning.com. At the end of the season I plan on adding all the races from this year to the Good Times website.
Dave

Edited by author 07-18-2008 09:05 AM
Laura,
Can you contact me directly with your time. I checked the order of finish list and select time list and your number is nowhere to be found. If I have an idea of what time you ran, then it will help me figure out what went wrong.
Thanks,
Dave
dave@coolrunning.com

I ran the predict your time 5k, but I am nowhere to be found in the results (on coolrunning.com)! Does anyone in charge have my time? My bib number was 343.

when are the results for the 2008 races going to be put up?

Thank you for the confirmation! I wanted to be sure I blocked out all race dates for this series :) Cheers!

Yes, last race is August 19.

The last race date August 18th is a Monday..is that a typo?

It is a really fun time, everyone is great. There are so many runners and at different levels of running. A series is a great way to keep motivated!

Dave,
Thanks for putting this thing on... its really a great time and makes one agree that there is alot to like about Lowell.

Hi Jake,
This race is a great time, with a lot of good, fun people. No one cares how fast you are. I highly recommend it.

I'm answering cause I'm not sure how well this forum is monitored by the powers that be; however, there are some extremely fast runners as well as some extremely slow runners. Last Tue the fastest ran in 17 and change and the slowest was 46 and change. It is also a pretty friendly crowd and I think you both would have fun.

Hello, I was thinking about running this Tuesday night with my 13-year old son. Neither one of us are strong runners, in fact it will take me awhile to finish the 5k. Is this the run for us or should we look elsewhere for a more amateur event? Thank you for the responses.

I sent Dave an email this morning and didn't receive a response. I hope he is okay.

Where are the results for Tuesday night?

Usually they are posted by 1pm the next day!!

It's 8:26 pm Wednesday, where the heck are the results?

Suggestion. Not that I may ever PR again, but on alternate weeks could you read the PRs from fast to slow so that (i) I can get home before 8:30 and (ii) there might actually be people still around to witness it. Thanks.

I heard someone is taking video of everyone running. Any idea how to get a look at it.---bonnie

Hi, I just came upon this site. I see it's $10 per race to enter...What does the money go towards? Is this for a charity?

did you hear Carlos David Roa son of Carlos Roa won the Athlete of the year award for the NYRRC age group 14-19. That is 17 years after Carlos Roa won the award but the overall award. Does anyone know if Carlos Roa knows of his children, they are great runners as he was.

We don't ban baby strollers, however you need to consider the width of the sidewalk on the north side of the river. It is very narrow and in the past I have received complaints from runners that they were unable to pass baby stoller runners.

Are jogging strollers allowed?

  About Carlos Roa's children, I know a bit, the father Carlos Roa SR. was a great runner in his day, they run for the same team that i do, West Side Runner's, one of the best Teams on the east coast if not the Country, i'am not sure if the Roa's have more runners in the family, maybe the do, if you like my contact# it's 917-941-7902, all the best,
                                               Stephen Marsalese

does any one know of carlos roa's children in new york. they are unbelieveble runners. check the nyrr.org website and look for carlos david roa.

Thanks Dave.
             Mike

Mike, I picked up your watch. I'll send it to you in the mail today.

I'd send Dave Camire. It should be on the website.

>From: QT - Mike Smyth <qtopic+38-fvwEGansQmgk@quicktopic.com>
>Date: 2007/06/27 Wed PM 09:03:12 CDT
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 I had to leave right after the race last night and forgot to pick up my watch.Any idea who collected them and how i can reach them?? I am planning to run the next race.Can i pick it up then?? Thanks a lot
                                                  Mike.
  P.S. Iliked the new location.Hope to spend more time after the next race

Hi Debbie,

If you are the Debbie that ran it for the first time tonight, nice job! The results should be posted at www.coolrunning.com later today. Just click on "latest results" on the home page and click the drop down menu for June 26th. Hope to see you next week.
Rich

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I ran the race tonight (6/26) for the first time and had to leave right after the race. I was wondering when results would be posted.

Edited by author 06-21-2007 11:28 AM
Tracey,

Absolutely. Just show up at at Hookslide with $10 each week. They'll give you a number the first week, and you will have that number every week for as many of the summer races that you want to run. You turn in the number after every race, and pick it up before any future races you choose to run. The races start at 7:00. Best to show up around 6:30 to get your number and warm up.

Just wondering what time the races start and if I can just bring my registration form to the next one

The race finishes on the back portion of Boarding House Park, on the riverwalk. From the Old Court, follow John Street (Left out of the Old Court), left onto Merrimack, and right onto John Street). Follow the street to Boarding House building and go thru the large entrance (kinda looks like a gatehouse entrance). Check the "Maps" section of the website it will give you a good idea.

I know your last race is this coming tuesday. My kids and I would like to surprize their dad by being at the finish line when he crosses. Where is the finish line?

What time do your races start? Can anyone join in the races even if it is the end of the season? And, how much does it cost?

Good day,

I will be in Boston area next week. I am interested in the upcoming race on next Tue. May, 8.

Can I do the registration on the race day(afternoon)?

I did print out the entry form, but it might be too late to mail it
(CA->NH).

Thanks,
David
05/03/2007

http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/list-of-...osed-due-to-weather


Local City traffic updates due to the 4/17/2007 flood.

Updated as of 4/17/07 @ 2:45pm:

Closed to ALL traffic
Beaver Street and Martin Street
Delaware Avenue
Malden Avenue
Martin Street
Melrose Avenue
Pawtucket Blvd. @ Rourke Bridge (INBOUND); Inbound traffic is being diverted through Old Ferry Road
Pawtucket Blvd. @ Varnum Avenue (OUTBOUND) and at Old Ferry Road (OUTBOUND)
Pawtucket Street from School Street to Broadway
Riverwalk by Lawrence Mills and Tsongas Arena areas
Rosemont Avenue
Shirley Avenue
Townsend Avenue @ Varnum

We are still on for tonight, however the bike path is flooded so we will be running a modified course. We will start at Boarding House Park go north up Father Morrisette Blvd to the UMass Lowell bridge. Cross and go right down the VFW Hwy (please stay on the sidewalk). Cross the Aiken Street Bridge and proceed straight and taking a left onto Father Morrisette Blvd. The race will end at Boarding House Park.

Edited by author 04-17-2007 11:31 AM
Curious if 5k is still on for tonight the 17th?

p.k. newsletter #1 can be found at: http://www.goodtimesrun.com/newsletters2007/nl2007_1.htm

Thanks for your co-operation! can't wait to get out and run tonight!

2007 Newsletter(s)????? your insight and behind the seens knowledge makes for interesting reading. start typing.

Hi Richard,
I just tore-up the check. Thanks for letting me know. Best of luck with the series.
Dave

Please do NOT cash the check!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought it was lost in themail and registered online, and active will not credit me back my money!!!!!!! I really can't afford to pay for this event twice! If you don't get this in time, could youjust write a refund check?

Thanks for understanding!

Richard

Edited by author 04-09-2007 07:27 AM
[Hi Folks, long overdue responses to your questions. I'll try to stay more current with the discussion forum now that the series is in progress. Thanks for your questions.]

Richard,
We received your check and entry but misplaced it (it actually got stuck to another envelope). It'll be cashed this week. Sorry for the delay hopefully it didn't mess up your accounting too much.
Dave

Leah,
Season passes are welcomed at the door through week 3. At that point it makes no sense to purchase a season pass since it is cheaper to just pay weekly.
Dave

Stacey,
As a rule we don't send confirmation, however that is something I'll consider doing for the Summer Series via email.
Dave

Katy,
The cost is $10 at the door.
Dave

Hi, I sent my $80 check in the mail at the end of February. I have not received my confirmation on signing up for the ten races and the check has not been cashed. I ran this past Tuesday and want to know if I'm all set for the weeks to come.

Thanks for your help,

Richard Dagenais

can you do the season pass registration at the door? i wanted to do online, but it was a $6 service charge

hi, I signed up for all 10 races and already sent my entry form and money. I havent received confirmation?? should I just wait for the first race ???
Looking forward to a great running season!
thanks,
stacey
anastacia7@comcast.net

Is the cost going to be the same as last year...$7 at the door?

Hi Dave. I like the idea of giving an incentive for running all 10 races. Gives us slow pokes a reason to commit. Hopefully I'll make all 10 races cause I want a shirt. See you on the 3rd.

Hi Matt, same course as last year. You can check out a course map at: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=1853

HI Dave I am looking forward to running in the Good Times Series road races again this spring. i want that to be my springboard to really getting into shape. Is the course the same as last spring? well i do Hope to see u soon?!! Sincerely yours Matt

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